Princess
Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica
season to include the debut of the 3,650-guest Majestic Princess.
For the first time, Princess also introduces scenic
cruising through the Beagle Channel Fjords and Glacier Alley, showcasing
the spectacular hanging and tidewater glaciers descending from the Darwin
Mountain Range.
Highlights of the November 2026-January 2027 season include:
- Two overnight scenic experiences in the
Antarctic Peninsula.
- 17 destinations in 10 countries.
- 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Peninsula
Valdés Patagonian Nature Preserve from Puerto Madryn and the beautiful cultural
center Sitio Roberto Burle Marx from Rio de Janeiro.
- 15-day Cape Horn & Glaciers of Patagonia
with scenic cruising and overnight in Buenos Aires.
- 17-day Antarctica & South America with four
days in the Antarctic region.
- 18-day Brazilian Adventure including Rio,
Uruguay, Barbados and Buenos Aires overnight.
“Our award-winning itineraries to South America and
Antarctica highlight a place of raw beauty where Mother Nature truly shines,”
said Terry Thornton, Princess Cruises Chief Commercial Officer. “From the
natural wildlife, rugged coastlines and unique culture, the ultimate highlight
of our upcoming 2026-27 cruise season is our return to Antarctica where we
offer our guests the rare chance to visit one of the most remote and
awe-inspiring places on earth.”
Wildlife sightings include over a million penguins from five
different species nesting in the Falkland Islands along with whales, porpoises,
leopard seals and seabirds spotted while sailing through Beagle Channel,
Glacier Alley and Antarctic waters.
On land, travelers will experience Rio’s skyline framed by
Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains above Ipanema and Copacabana. The cruise
through Antarctica travels through the Gerlache Strait, Elephant Island and
South Shetland Islands with scenic highlights and dramatic glaciers from the
Darwin Range and Cape Horn & Tierra de Fuego, at the edge of the world.
In celebration of the rhythmic culture that pulses with the
samba in Brazil and the Tango in Argentina and Uruguay, guests can sup a
caipirinha on the beach and enjoy world-renowned steak and wine in Argentina
and Chile. Travelers will also see Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio and visit La
Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires, the resting place of Eva Peron.
Early booking discounts (booked by June 14,
2025) include:
- Up to $1,200 onboard credit per stateroom
- Up to $400 shore excursion credit per stateroom
These can also be combined with Princess’
limited time offer of:
- Up to $400 instant savings per stateroom.
- Up to 40 percent off.
- Free stateroom location upgrade.
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